Sidney Lowe charged with three misdemeanor counts of failing to file a N.C. state tax return

Former N.C. State basketball coach Sidney Lowe came home to North Carolina to get a little rest and relaxation during the NBA’s All-Star break.

Instead, the Utah Jazz assistant coach ended up in handcuffs.

Lowe was arrested in Wake County on Monday on charges that he willfully failed to file his state income taxes for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, according to the Associated Press and Deseret News of Utah.

The 53-year-old coach was placed under a $10,000 bond for the three misdemeanor counts. He is scheduled for his first court appearance on March 19.

Lowe, the former Wolfpack point guard and a star of its 1983 national championship team, coached his alma mater from 2006-11, compiling a 86-78 overall record. His annual salary during that time was $500,000.

The Jazz is scheduled to return to action Tuesday night at home against the Golden State Warriors.